Saturday calls for some primetime CFL action! The West division has been very competitive thus far in the year.
Four of the five teams have been very successful in the early goings of the year. No club is willing to give up a game in the rankings.
The second and third seeds face off in Alberta for some Saturday night football. Rourkemania and the roaring BC Lions (6-1) head to the rowdy province of Alberta to face the stampeding Calgary Stampeders (5-2)!
This is likely to be the best game of the week so get your pockets open! The CFL best bets of the BC Lions vs. Calgary Stampeders are down below!
BC Lions vs. Calgary Stampeders Information
- When: Saturday, August 13, 7:00 p.m. ET.
- Where: McMahon Stadium
- How to Watch: TSN
CFL Scoreboard Record
BC Lions Performance
The BC Lions are riding a three-game winning streak into this matchup! In their previous game, they blew past the poor Edmonton Elk for the second time this year.
It did not seem like the Lions had enough. They emerged victorious 46-14. It sure is hard to stop those hungry Lions!
Calgary Stampeders Performance
The Calgary Stampeders are fresh off a win. While the margin was close, they managed to come out on top against the sorry Ottawa Redblacks.
It was a nice division vs. division to keep their record afloat. They escaped with a 17-3 victory! This is their first game of the year, and it will be a pivotal one!
Lions vs. Stampeders Betting Analysis
Both of these Western Division teams have a crucial game ahead of Saturday. While the Lions are .5 games up on the Stampeders and in second place of the division, a win for Calgary this weekend could change everything. The Lions are on a three-game win streak, sitting at 6-1.
Odds Breakdown
BC Lions Odds for this Matchup
The best team in the CFL record-wise may be Winnipeg, but many people believe the Lions are the best team.
From a statistical standpoint, the Lions are, in fact, a better overall team. There is really no team that competes at such a high level other than them.
In terms of offense, it is completely unmatched. They have the most total points and total yards of any team in the CFL.
Lions Lineup Breakdown
Nathan Rourke and the rest of the offense have been on an unreal tear. It would seem unlikely that any defense can stop them other than Winnipeg.
Their defense has been a solid number two unit on the other side of the ball. In mirror fashion to their offense, they have limited yardage and points like no other. This team has been great overall and has dominated every opponent.
This is potentially a trap game and is key for them to win. A win gives them a cushion in the division, but it is most certainly key. This is a difficult game for BC, and they have yet to overcome a team as good as Calgary, so will they be able to do it?
Calgary Stampeders Odds for this Matchup
While they may be third in the division, they are the third-best team in Canadian football. They are one game back of BC and two games back of the coveted Winnipeg Blue Bombers. A win could turn the tide for this unit.
Stampeders Lineup Breakdown
The offense is the second best among other offenses in terms of yards and points per game. They have been a solid unit. The only team they trail is, in fact, the BC Lions in just about every offensive category.
The defense has also been solid, on the other hand. They are fourth in yards allowed and third in points per game.
The defense does its job and has been very solid thus far. They are mostly trailing other west division teams, so I would call that a success.
Overcoming the Hump
The question for them is overcoming the hump. This hump is huge for Calgary. This will be the difference between the Grey Cup contention and falling off. Will Calgary overcome the hump of the best in the west?
BC Lions vs. Calgary Stampeders Pick and Prediction
It is a no-brainer that the dominance of the Lions will overpower the Stampeders. While this game will be close, the spread does favor the Lions bettors.
Who to Bet On?
Nathan Rourke has been unreal, and no defense will be able to contain his high level of offense. Their defense will step up and play yet another phenomenal game!
The BC Lions will come up with a nice win and maintain their one-game standing!
CFL Pick: BC Lions (-125)
CFL Pick: BC Lions -3 (-110)
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